Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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ha

interjection
/hɑː/

used to express amusement, surprise, or triumph

"Ha! I knew you couldn’t resist joining us."

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habit

noun
/ˈhæb.ɪt/

a regular practice or behavior, especially one that is hard to give up

"She has a habit of drinking tea every morning."

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noun
ˈhæb.ɪt fɔːrˌmeɪ.ʃən

The process of creating a habit through regular practice and repetition.

"Habit formation requires consistency and discipline."

adjective
/ˈhæbɪtəbl/

Suitable to live in; capable of sustaining life.

"Scientists are searching for habitable planets beyond our solar system."

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habitant

noun
/ˈhæbɪtənt/

An inhabitant; a person or animal that lives in a particular place.

"The habitants of the village were friendly and welcoming."

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noun
/ˈhæbɪˌtæt/

The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.

"The rainforest is the natural habitat of many rare species."

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noun
ˈhæbɪtæt lɒs

The destruction or disappearance of natural environments where organisms live.

"Habitat loss is one of the biggest threats to butterflies."

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noun
ˈhæb.ɪ.tæts

The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.

"Scientists envision habitats on the Moon."

adjective
/həˈbɪtʃuəl/

Done or doing constantly or as a habit; customary.

"He was a habitual latecomer to class."

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verb
/həˈbɪtʃueɪt/

to accustom someone or oneself to something through frequent exposure or experience

"City life has habituated him to constant noise."

noun
/ˈhæbɪtjuːd/

a customary condition or mode of life; habitual practice

"He lived in a quiet habitude, avoiding the noise of the city."

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hack

verb
/hæk/

to cut or chop roughly; to gain unauthorized access to a computer system

"The programmer managed to hack into the system."

noun
/ˈhækəlz/

the hairs on the back of an animal’s neck that rise when it is angry or alarmed; figuratively, feelings of anger or resentment

"His rude comment raised my hackles."

noun
/ˈhæknɪ/

a horse kept for ordinary riding or hire; also used for something overused or trite

"The old hackney was still pulling the carriage."

noun
/ˈhæk.ni ˈkær.ɪdʒ/

A taxi; a car licensed to carry passengers for hire

"I called a hackney carriage to get to the airport."

adjective
/ˈhæk.nid/

Used too often and therefore lacking originality or freshness.

"The speech was filled with hackneyed phrases that failed to inspire the audience."

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Hag

noun
/hæɡ/

an ugly old woman, especially a vicious or malicious one; a witch

"In the fairy tale, the wicked hag lived alone in a cottage deep in the forest."

adjective
/ˈhæɡ.ərd/

Looking exhausted, unwell, or worn out, especially from fatigue or suffering.

"After working all night, she looked pale and haggard."

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verb
/ˈhæɡ.l̩/

To argue persistently, especially about the price of something.

"They spent hours haggling over the price of the car."

adjective
/ˌhæɡ.i.əˈɡræf.ɪk/

Excessively flattering or idealized, often in a biography or portrayal of someone.

"The documentary was criticized for its hagiographic portrayal of the leader."

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Hail

verb
/heɪl/

To call out to attract attention or to praise enthusiastically.

"The athlete was hailed as a hero after the victory."

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Hailstorm

noun
/ˈheɪl.stɔːrm/

a violent storm with hail falling from the sky

"The hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot."

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Hair

noun
/hɛər/

the fine threads growing from the skin of humans and animals

"She has long, black hair."

noun
/ˈher ˌpɪn/

a thin piece of metal or plastic used to hold hair in place

"She used several hair pins to secure her elegant updo."

noun
/ˈheəkʌt/

the act or style of cutting hair

"I got a haircut before the wedding."

noun
/ˈheəˌkʌtər/

a person whose job is to cut and style hair; barber or hairdresser

"The haircutter gave me a neat and stylish haircut."

noun
/ˈherˌdrɛsər/

a person whose job is to cut, style, and treat hair

"The hairdresser gave me a stylish haircut before the wedding."

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adjective
/ˈhæl.si.ən/

calm, peaceful, and happy; denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful

"She often reminisces about the halcyon days of her childhood."

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hale

adjective
/heɪl/

strong and healthy, especially of an elderly person

"Despite his age, the man remained hale and active."

noun, adjective
/hæf/

one of two equal parts of something

"He ate half of the cake."

adjective
/ˌhæfˈbeɪkt/

poorly thought out or badly planned

"The manager quickly rejected his half-baked proposal."

adjective
/ˌhæfˈhɑːr.tɪd/

lacking enthusiasm or determination; unenthusiastic

"His halfhearted attempt to study did not bring good results."

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halfway

adverb
/ˌhæfˈweɪ/

at or to a point equal in distance between two points

"We met halfway between the two towns."

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Hall

noun
/hɔːl/

a large room or building for public gatherings, events, or passage

"The graduation ceremony was held in the university hall."

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hallmark

noun
/ˈhɔːl.mɑːrk/

a typical characteristic or feature of someone or something

"Honesty is the hallmark of a good leader."

verb
/ˈhæloʊ/

to honor as holy; to make sacred or greatly respected

"The ancient temple was hallowed by centuries of worship."

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adjective
/ˈhæloʊd/

regarded as holy or greatly respected

"They walked across the hallowed halls of the old university."

verb
/həˈluːsɪneɪt/

to see, hear, or sense things that are not actually present, often due to illness or drugs

"After taking the medicine, he began to hallucinate strange shapes."

noun
/həˌluːsɪˈneɪʃən/

a false perception of objects or events, usually caused by mental illness or drugs

"After the medication, he began to experience vivid hallucinations."

noun
/ˈhɔːlweɪ/

a corridor in a building that connects rooms

"The kids left their shoes in the hallway."

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halt

verb
/hɔːlt/

to stop or bring to a stop

"The train suddenly halted at the station."

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halting

adjective
/ˈhɔːltɪŋ/

slow and hesitant, especially due to lack of confidence

"She gave a halting reply during the interview."

adjective
/ˈhæm ˌhændɪd/

clumsy or inept in handling things or situations

"His ham-handed attempt to fix the computer made it worse."

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Hamlet

noun
/ˈhæm.lət/

a small rural settlement, smaller than a village; a small community

"The tiny hamlet nestled in the valley had only a dozen houses and one small church."

noun, verb
/ˈhæmər/

a tool with a heavy metal head used for breaking things or driving in nails; to hit something forcefully with a hammer or similar object.

"He used a hammer to fix the broken chair."

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verb, noun
/ˈhæmpər/

to prevent or slow down the progress of something; also, a basket with a lid, typically for laundry.

"Heavy rain hampered the construction work."

noun, verb
/ˈhæmstrɪŋ/

a tendon at the back of the thigh; as a verb, to cripple or severely restrict the effectiveness of someone or something.

"Budget cuts hamstrung the organization’s plans."

verb (past tense, past participle), adjective
/ˈhæmstrʌŋ/

crippled or severely restricted in movement or progress.

"The team was hamstrung by lack of resources."

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Hand

noun, verb
/hænd/

the part of the body at the end of the arm used for holding things

"She raised her hand to ask a question."

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noun
হ্যান্ড এক্সারসাইজেস

Physical activities designed to strengthen, stretch, and improve the flexibility of hand and finger muscles.

"Regular hand exercises are essential for muscle recovery."